Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
personate
verb
/ˈpɜːrsəˌneɪt/
Definition
To impersonate someone, often in a deceptive manner.
Examples
- She decided to personate a famous singer at the talent show.
- He was caught trying to personate a police officer.
Meaning
The act of pretending to be someone else, usually to deceive others or achieve a certain outcome.
Synonyms
- impersonate
- imitate
- pretend
- masquerade
